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TEXAS.-Rev. j. X. Street writes
"Our State missionary, Rev. James Bill
lings, after spending the holidays with
his family at Hico is again in the field for
trip through Southern Texas. He was
to have been at Waco, Sunday, Jan. 9, to
assist Rev. DR.. Robinson in the opening
OF services there, which are to be kept up
by DIR. Robinson, and who will doubtless
organize church there in the near
future.
"Our church at Hico and also at Me-
ridian, is served by Mrs. Billings, in the
absence of Mr.. Billings. The Hico church
has organized choir with two violins, a
bass viol, guitar and flute. The
music is fine. The church there is well
attended by the young people of the town.
The hearts of our missionaries were made
glad by the receipt at their home in Hico
recently, of barrel of creature COM
FORTS contributed by some of their Con-
necticut friends.
"The possibilities for the spread Of the
cause of Universalism in Texas are SIM
ply wonderful. What little has been
done here has been attended with sue
cess. The people, wherever the gospel
has been preached, have beard it gladly
and expressed desire and willingness
to hear more"
Rev. Mr.. Street preached recently at
Forney, thriving town twenty miles
east OF Dallas, to an attentive congrega-
ton. There we're only two men present
who ever heard Universalist sermon
before, but quite number who expressed
themselves as being in sympathy with
the sentiments of the preacher. This is
the beginning of little missionary work
which will be done by Mr.. Street.
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Canada.

ONTARIO.-Blenhei m Janua
ry 8 to IA, Rev. W. w. Clayton held spe-
cial services in his parish at Blenheim
1t was stormy and unpropitious week,
yet good deal of interest was manifest
ed and on Thursday evening two heads
of families we're baptized and received
into the church. This parish has COM
modious brick church, is entirely free of
debt, and the minister's salary is paid
promptly. Several persons attend meet
ing from distance of twenty miles, and
have been present both morning and
evening. The society have purchased a
new organ, the money being chiefly raised
one morning at the close of service, and
the balance (and small surplus) made
up by tea-meeting, which was very
enjoyable occasion. These. tea-meetings
are institutions here in Canada.
Olinda.-Rev. W. w. Clayton preached
two evenings at Olinda, Ont, the fourth
week in December. 1t is to be hoped
that this parish will make arrangements
for permanent services.
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CENTRAL AND SOUTHERN OHIO.
How the Late Richard Woolley Became In
terested in Universalism = Parish News
from Cincinnati, Springfield and Other
Points Convention Matters, Etc.
FROM REV. J. W. HENLEY

Woodstock, o., Jan. %, 1SS7.-TTo the
Editor of The UNIvERsALIsT.l Il was
much interested in reading the biograph-
ical sketch of the late Richard Woolley,
which appeared in the last UN1vERsALIsT,
and regretted that the writer had not been
acquainted with the circumstances which
led our lamented friend to a knowledge
and profession of the doctrines of Uni
versalism, which, in his after life, he
so loved, and for the spread of which he
diligently labored in many ways. The
than one occasion, were as follows: He
came West in 1884, to seek employment
at his trade. His objective point was
Lebanon, in this State. He paid for his
passage to that point from Cincinnati,
expecting to arrive early in the evening.
The roads being very muddy, for this
was before the day of turnpikes, the stage
did not reach Mason (then called Pal.
myra) till about dark, and the passengers
voted to stop there for supper. While
waiting for this meal he learned from
conversation with gentleman at the
tavern that the shop in Lebanon, at which
he expected to obtain work, did not need
any help just then. This was a disap
pointment to him, for he was far from
home and almost destitute of money
just then another person inquired in re
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ecutive Committee to apportion the sum
of $3.50 among the several parishes of the
State, the money to be used for the gen.
eral purposes of the Convention. This
assessment takes the place OF the annual
collection required by our laws. In no
case is the amount oppressive, and no
church will be the weaker by paying the
full amount. More OF our churches have
died from not giving, according to ability,
than from any other cause. Send all
money, intended in any way for the Con.
vention, to me by postoffice or express
money order, bank draft or registered
letter, directed to Woodstock, Champaign
county, o., and receipts will be promptly
acknowledged.
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grre ddlest.

WISCONSIN.--Rey. Olympia Brown
Willis resigns her pastorate at Racine,
with the month of January, completing
nine years of faithful service. Mrs.
Willis is now at liberty to respond to in
vitations to supply for Sunday, or to
preach as candidate for another settle
ment. The nine years which Mrs. Willis
has spent in Racine have amply testified
to her devotion and ability as preacher
and pastor. Her friends in the parish
are as many as compose the active
families. Various causes-mainly those
arising from business complications and
reverses-have conspired to prevent much
progress in later years; but Mrs. Willis
has kept the friends together, and by her
own indomitable energy, preserved all
interests intact. The Racine society
embraces some very excellent families
the church is finely located and well
fitted up, with only small debt resting
upon it, which is in safe hands. Every
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NEW YORK.-Rey. James Taylor, of

NEW Y0RK.-Rey. James Taylor, of
! Massachusetts, has preached two Sun
days recently at Huntington.-Rev. G..
| w. Powell remains at Herkimer with the
church to which he has successfully min
istered for several years.-Hon. I. M.
Taylor, of Mount Vernon, delivered on
the 18th inst, his popular lecture on
"Wonders," at the Church of the Recon-
ciliation, Brooklyn.--Th disbanded York
vile Sunday-school gives the Fourth
Brooklyn Society it's remaining money,
$S2, and book cases and books.-Rev. Mr..
Conklin, of this parish, is putting forth
vigorous efforts to secure funds for a
church edifce. While the parish is itself
doing all that is possible, the various
churches have been invited to contribute
and some of them have done so with large
liberality. A. A. Low, prominent Uni
tartan of Brooklyn, has given one hundred
dollars, and the ever-generous friend of
all good causes, P. I. Barnum, has sent
check highly ornamented with large
figures.
PENNSYLVANIA. - Philadelphia. -
Doctrinal sermons are in progress in both
of our churches in the Quaker City. A
ministerial Educational Fund has been
started in the Church of the Messiah.
The money will be used to assist young
men in their theological studies. 1t will
be the aim of the church to keep at least
one man constantly in training.
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TREATISE ON THE AToNEMENr.

By Hosea Ballou. With an introduce
ton by Rev. A. A. Miner, d. D., LID.
Fourth edition, from new plates. limo
| 2S6 pages. IS cents. Address the West.
ern Branch.
The first edition of the Treatise on
Atonement appeared in 1906. The third,
twenty-five years later. This one 1882,
is divided into chapters and contains an
introduction by Rev. DIR. Miner, in which
the history and doctrine OF the work are
reviewed with conspicuous ability.
Rev. I. B. Thayer, DID,, says Of the
work, in the Universalist Quarterly for
October, 1882:
"We welcome the book as one worthy, for
many reasons to be studied by the present
generation in connection with the history of
New England theology; in the reconstruction
of which it has probably had greater inf1u-
ence, though unacknowledged, than any other
work of the century. Consider what it was to
think out and write such work on such cues
ton at the time and under the circumstances
the condition and temper of the religious
world; the surroundings of the author, with
no education beyond what a common country
school could furnish a hundred years ago; the
absence of all external helps from libraries,lec-
lures and literary and theological magazines;
without one scholarly friend to whom he could
turn for information or critical aid in his
study of the Scriptures, and with no books of
his own beside the Bible and the dictionary;
single. handed and alone, with scarcely a
friend to bid him God speed in his eager and
conscientious search for truth;-under all
these discouragements this young man began
a course of Biblical study and religio-philo-
sophical inquiry which ended in the produc-
ton of what, all the difficulties considered,
may be truly characterized as most remark
able work."
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"A CLOUD OF WITNESSES"

A Collection of Testimonies from Men
and Women of Genius, in Behalf of the
Final Triumph of Good over Evil. By
Rev. J. W. Hanson, d. d. Large limo.
324 pages. $1.00. Address Western
Branch.
This is one Of the most interesting and
valuable books published by our demon.
nation. Its title is suggested by Hebrews
xii. l: "Wherefore seeing we are also
comprised about with so great cloud of
witnesses" and its object is to bring to-
geSher the various testimonies which
have been given from age to age regard
ing the great truth of our church, the
final victory of good over evil, issuing in
universal salvation. The "Cloud of Wit
nesses" are therefore witnesses to
Truth" In pursuance of this plan the
author traces the idea of Universalism in
literature, ancient and modern, and pre-
sents those passages which embody the
principles of our faith. He shows that
not only is the idea "deeply rooted in
many noble minds" but that almost ev-
cry age has borne testimony in some way
to the great truth, and that modern liter
allure especially is pronounced in it's IA
vor. Poets, historians, divines, novelists,
and literary persons of almost every class
are included in this scloud of witnesses"
Over five hundred distinct passages are
quoted, many of them clearly enunciating
the great truth, and all of them favoring
it in some way that entities them to rec
ognition. The book is well printed; the
Introductory paragraphs are in large,
handsome type, and the quotations in
smaller type of the same general appear
ance, making very attractive page. The
introduction by the compiler occupies
twelve pages, and is valuable review of
the whole subject.
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sEmI-cENTENNIAL ANNIVERSARY.

The Sunday-school of the Shawmut
Avenue Universalist Church, in Boston,
Grew. G. L. Perrin, PASTOR, is to celebrate
it's 50th anniversary the last of March.
1t includes in it's membership all who
were formerly members of the Warren
st. and Church of the Paternity Sunday
schools. 1t is quite probable that some
of the former members may be now living
at the West, and therefore we print the
following request to which we call special
attention of our readers: "All past Off
GERS and teachers OF the Sunday schools
connected with the Fifth Universalist
Church of Boston and the Church of the
Paternity, together with any who were
scholars in the Warren st. Sunday school
during the first year OF it's existence
QS37) are kindly requested to send their
names and addresses to Mary r. Hume
well, rs West Concord ST., Boston"
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THE REGISTER FOR 1887.

The Register for 1887 may be ordered
of the Western Branch. Price 25 cents.
Sent by mail at this price. The Register is
Indispensable to all who desire to keep
posted on the statistics of our church in
this country. Besides list of the clergy
men of the denomination, it contains par
ticulars respecting all the parishes in the
country; the organizations, local, State
and national; the schools of every class
and various periodicals. There are COM
prehensive sketches Of the eight Univers-
alist ministers who have died since the
previous issue of the animal.
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CONNECTICUT - The MiddletOWn
parish has purchased house for par
sonage. The pastor will occupy it in the
spring.-The Leader says Of Rev. w. j.
Orosley and Danbury. "He will find
sterling material in that parish. We hope
he may succeed in adding somewhat to
to their members. Br. Crosley, like Br.
ID. l.. R. Libby, has a help-meet who can
fill his place very acceptably in the pulpit
il necessary"
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thing in the parish is in good working
order, and with a pastor who can engage
for small salary and do faithful work,
the society has substantial prospect for
increasing it's membership.
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to Minneapolis was one of great pleasure,
and our gratitude is due to the friends,
both lay and clerical, who by their great
kindness made it very "green" spot in
our ministerial experience.
s. CRANE.
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HORSFORD'S ACID PHOSPHATE
AS a Tonic.
DR.. John Gerdine, Athens, Ga, says: SIN
dyspepsia, accompanied with prostration
from mental overwork, think it is fine
tonic.o
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THE ELLIS MEMORIAL
BEING DEAD sPEAKETH"
Faith andRighteOuSneSS
Memorial of Sumner Ellis D. D.
A Memorial of Sumner Ellis

This consists outline of the Life and Ministry Dr. ELLIS by
title The Memorial
editorial the Editor
The volume beautifully printed the University
velum, with gilt admirable like
Ellis a Mechanically MEMORIAL
the books issued by the Publishing
TITLES AND TEXTS nE THE SERMONS
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gT1e anterinr.

THE CELLS MEMORIAL " IN CHICAGO
Mr.. A. s. Ralph, of Sycamore, ILL.,, has
been secured by the Publishing House.
Western Branch, to canvass the Univers-
alist parishes of Chicago for the ELLIS
MEMORIAL VOLUME. Mr.. Ralph enters
on his work this week and we commend
him to the considerate attention of the
friends. He will take orders for the
book and promptly deliver the same.
The Memorial OF the beloved pastor of
the Church of the Redeemer and st.
PauPs should be in every home that
has been blessed by his ministry. No
doubt our city friends will be glad of an
opportunity to supply themselves with
the volume without the trouble OF calling
at the office.
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ILLINOIS. - Chicago and Vicinity.
Rev. J. Coleman Adams and Rev. D. N.
Utter (Unitarian) exchanged pulpits on
Sunday morning. Rev. Charles Conklin's
subjects on Sunday were as follows:
Morning: "Universalism an Aid to Moral
ity." Evening: Jacobs Vision"-Third
lecture on Young People OF the Bible
Rev. l.. W. Brigham, State Superinten-
dent, preached at the Church of our
Father, North Chicago, at $50 p No., and
at Woodlawn Park at night.-Rev. Flor
ence E. Kollock, of Englewood, exchanged
with Rev. Mr.. Crooker Unitarian) of
Madison, Wis.-Rev. J. Coleman Adams's
evening vestry lecture was on "Abram; or
the Promise to Faith"
OHIO.-Mee tings at LyOns.-We still
hear good report from the church at this
place under the pastoral care of Rev. w.
w. Clayton, who breaches here two Sun
days in each month. Recently Mr.. Clay
ton received into fellowship of the church
Mrs. Mary Ladd, OF Hudson, Mich. Mrs.
Ladd has since started a little Univers-
alist meeting in her own house, inviting
her neighbors in and reading a sermon
from TIE UNIvERsALIsT. She writes
that she is very happy in her new rela-
tons and highly enjoys the experiment of
her meetings.
On Sunday, the 18th inst, Mr.. Clayton
began series of meetings in Lyons;
they were held till Friday, conferences in
the forenoon and preaching in the even
ing. Rev. 81. l.. Garfield and Rev. j. M.
Getchell assisted the pastor. Two per-
sons were received into the church, and
there are others soon to come. The pas
tor closed the series with full house on
Friday night, regretting that the meetings
could not have been continued over an
other Sunday, but the engagements of all
the clergymen were such as to make it
impossible to stay.
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1.
The Universal Intuition. GAS seeing
him who is invisible" Heb. XII 27.
H.
The Incarnation Necessity. "And
the Word was made flesh and dwelt among
u.s." John II.
The Christ Consciousness. "For the
law was given by Moses, but grace and truth
came by Jesus Christ" John II.
".
The Fallacy of Disbelief. BE not faith
less, but believing" John Xxx 27.
".
differences Based ON Gift and Growth.
"Grow up into him in all things, ......... even
Christ" Eph. iv. : 10.
vi.
Faith Confirmed by Progress. "When
1 was child, Ispake as a child. l understood
as child, L thought as a ehild but when
became man. put away childish things" 1
Cor. xiii q.
RighteOusness. Nevertheless we, ao-
cording to his promise, look for new heavens
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and new earth, wherein dwelleth righteous
ness" II Peter iii Is.
VIII.
The Law of Service. sand for their
sakes l sanctify myself" John xvii 10.
TX.
Current Tendencies in Thought and
Life. "Can ye not discern the signs of the
times?" Matt xvi /: 8.
Y.
The Law of the Christian spirit "The
law of the spirit of life in Christ Jesus" Rom.
viii 20.
XII.
The Song of Mercy and Judgment.
~ will sing of mercy and judgment; unto
Thee, Lord, will sing" Psalm. CT 1.
XII.
The Fulfilling Principle. Love is
the fulfilling of the law" Rom. xiii 10.
XIII.
Religion the Vital Bond. THAT they
all may be one; as thou, Father, art in me, and
in thee, that they also may be one in u.s."
John xvii 2l.
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beautiful lot that has been bought for
that purpose, on south Market street.
The pastors residence is now at No. 206,
on same street, about square from the
site for the new church, a convenient
location considering the deep interest he
takes in the enterprise.
Soon after the close of the General
Convention at Akron, Rev. L. p. Abel
started to spend the winter in Florida.
Arriving at Cincinnati, he was taken sick.
Recovering somewhat he again started
on his journey, but was compelled to stop
at Atlanta, finally reaching his destina-
ton, but with an exhausted purse. Com
municating this fact to friends in Plain
City, in a few hours over twenty dollars
was raised and forwarded to the relief of
this veteran of Universalism.
Since last report we have received
follows: J.R. Cole, Second Belpre, $1.44
Young Peoples Missionary Association
Akron, $102l. The Association has
also RENTED by hands of secretary, Miss
Fannie Austin, $3.50, membership feet
due the Ohio Convention, as required by
the constitution of such associations.
We have sent out to all churches
necessary blanks for reports for the yea
1886, and trust that they will be prompt!
filled and returned. With each blank W,
have sent a notice of the assessment mad,
upon each church, in accordance with thu
resolution of the Convention held in Gin
cinnati in June, 1886, instructing the Elk
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in the morning in the Church of the
ton as one often has the privilege of
looking over. There was an indication
of much wealth coupled with good, solid
sense, two things that are not always to-
gether. They gave the most earnest
attention to the preaching and did not
seem bit inclined to go to pieces over
good strong gospel. We think they have
been well educated. DR.. Tuttle was in
the South, and the junior pastor, Br.
Shutter, who came to us about year
ago from the Baptists, was in full charge
of the pulpit and church work. Every
thing seemed to be prosperous, and Br.
Shutter is growing in the esteem of the
people, and is much beloved for his works
sake. In the evening, through the kind
ness Of Br. Powers, we preached in the
church on the East Side. Here we found
congregation of about hundred, wor-
Shipping in very pleasant chapel, which
we understood to be a part of large
church that is to be. Br. Powers is do
ing good work and the cause is pros
pering under his hand.
Monday morning we attended a very
unique ministers meeting. There were
five Universalist ministers, three Unita-
rian, two Jewish rsbbis, and one who, we
think. had been Methodist, present. Br.
Vail read paper on " The Immanency
OF Deity" and We all took hand in dis
cussing it. One thing pleased us: the
positiveness with which all seemed to
hold the personality of God. Our visit
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